| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $40.91 | 12.377% | $45.9734 | $45.97 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.42 | 12.732% | $272.1576 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.31 | 11.701% | $251.6735 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.75 | 6.390% | $17.8203 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.26 | 4.544% | $176.9512 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.29 | 8.217% | $72.8192 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.78 | 6.811% | $150.3685 | $150.37 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.72 | $987.7637 | $987.76 | $987.65 | $987.90 | |